How to pronounce diversified
Say it like dy-VUR-suh-fyde. Diversified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- dy
- VUR
- suh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diversified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of diversified
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-VUR-suh-fyde.
What does diversified mean?
- past participle of diversify How to pronounce diversify
- Employing the use of diversification; deliberately using a variety of instruments, methods, ingredients, or products, typically to reduce risk.
- Changed in a way that creates more diversity.
Questions about saying diversified
How do you pronounce diversified?
Say dy-VUR-suh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈvɝsəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈvɜːsəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diversified?
Diversified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: dy · VUR · suh · fyde.
Is diversified pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /daɪˈvɜːsəˌfaɪd/ (dy-VUR-suh-fyde).